Australia

The 12th International Rubber Glove Conference and Exhibition (12th IRGCE 2026) theme “Synergising Innovations: Redefine the Future of the Glove Ecosystem.” has already reached a historic milestone. A record-breaking 600 booths have been taken up by exhibitors from 15 regions including Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, China, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and others,…

The new financial year heralds new consumer protections for Australian telco consumers in three key areas that are long overdue according to national peak communications consumer body, ACCAN. Starting tomorrow, three significant reforms commence that mark meaningful upgrades to telco consumer rights including: Coverage maps(from 30 June): All mobile carriers must now publish standardised coverage…

Indonesia continues to attract international attention as one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing economies. With a large consumer market, ongoing infrastructure development, and a rapidly expanding digital sector, the country has become an increasingly attractive destination for companies seeking regional growth opportunities. However, businesses entering Indonesia are finding that success depends as much on preparation as…

Australia offers two very different ways of living: the fast, connected rhythm of its major cities and the quieter, more spacious lifestyle of its rural and regional areas. Although both settings are part of the same country, daily life in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, or Adelaide can feel very different from life in farming towns,…

As companies rethink international expansion strategies, many are finding ways to build teams in new markets without immediately establishing a local office or subsidiary. The trend is becoming increasingly visible in Indonesia, where growing demand for skilled talent, combined with regulatory complexity, is encouraging businesses to adopt more flexible hiring models. Indonesia has become an…

As governments compete for investment, talent, and international business activity, visa policy is increasingly becoming an economic tool rather than simply an immigration measure. Indonesia’s recent decision to expand visa-free access to additional countries, including Brazil and Turkey, reflects a broader trend toward facilitating cross-border business engagement and strengthening international economic ties. The inclusion of…

Canva Grow transforms Canva into an end-to-end AI marketing engine that helps close the gap between creative and performance. Canva, the world’s leading all-in-one visual communication platform, today announced its most significant launch for marketing teams yet with the introduction of Canva Grow 2.0, establishing Canva as a marketing automation platform where creative and performance…

Indonesia continues to attract strong interest from foreign investors seeking opportunities in Southeast Asia’s largest economy. However, recent changes to how authorities assess pre-investment stays suggest the country is placing greater emphasis on ensuring that prospective investors demonstrate genuine business intentions before extending their presence in the market. The shift is most visible in the…

Indonesia’s efforts to modernize its business environment have made company formation easier than ever, particularly through digital licensing systems and risk-based regulation. However, recent regulatory developments suggest that authorities are placing greater emphasis on operational substance, particularly for businesses operating in sectors subject to closer oversight. One example is the implementation of PP No. 3/2026,…

Bunbury community members tied up their laces and showed up in force last weekend for the 2026 Bunbury Memory Walk & Jog – throwing their support behind people impacted by dementia whilst getting active to improve their brain health. More than 100 people walked, ran and jogged to the finish line to raise an impressive total…